Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University
& Comunidad y Biodiversidad (COBI)

Postdoctoral Position in Marine Conservation

The main objective of the postdoctoral project is to design and establish field studies and experiments to investigate the efficacy of three fully-protected marine reserves established around Isla Natividad to replenish adjacent fishing grounds of green and pink abalone through larval dispersal. Desired qualifications include a PhD degree in marine sciences or marine ecology; experience in the design of field experiments related to larval dispersal, recruitment processes, and connectivity of marine populations; and ability to coordinate interdisciplinary projects, including marine ecological and genetic studies, as well as interactions with fisheries managers, fishing cooperative leaders, local abalone fishers and resource economists working on the bio-economic aspects of the reserves. She or He would need to demonstrate skills and extensive experience in conducting fieldwork, particularly in the design, implementation, and analysis of data from field experiments. Because of the setting of the field locations, and the international nature of this project, bilingual skills (Spanish and English) are also required. The appointment is initially for 18 months, but it could likely be extended for up to five years.

Candidates should send a letter of interest describing their qualifications relevant to the project and past research experience, their full CVs, two relevant publications or outputs of their research activity, and arrange for two letters or recommendation to be sent to both of the following addresses (electronic submission is preferred):